The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is offering a grant to support high school youth and adult educators from Bosnia and Herzegovina in participating in a three- to four-week exchange program in the United States in the fall of 2020. The program aims to enhance civic education, community service, and youth leadership skills through workshops, community service activities, and interactions with American peers. The grant provides opportunities for 18 students and three teachers to engage in a transformative educational experience.
Opportunity ID: 317653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 007-FY2019 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Youth Leadership and Teacher Professional Development Program with Bosnia and Herzegovina – US Partner |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Examples of the kinds of program activities that may be included: • Community service/volunteer activities • Peer training/education workshops • Training in project planning • Teambuilding exercises • Leadership development with workshop trainers or organizations • Meetings with government, community, and business leaders • Computer training that emphasizes research, critical thinking and analysis, and the use of the computer and Internet as resources in education and business • Exercises related to increasing tolerance and developing strategies for future collaboration and cooperation among participants • Dialogues, simulations, role plays and other activities aimed at helping participants articulate their thoughts about the project’s themes • Visits to historical sites, government and community centers, museums and landmarks that combine learning about principals of government, history, and society with tourism • Sports, drama, fine arts, musical and other extracurricular activities which provide opportunities for participants to work and play together |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.900 — AEECA/ESF PD Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-profit organizations (including think tanks, civil society organizations, and NGOs), governmental, educational, cultural institutions, and independent media are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Description: |
The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) of the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is supporting the participation of high school youth and adult educators in an intensive, substantive three- to four-week exchange in the United States in the fall 2020. The exchange delegation of 21 participants will include 18 students and three teachers from select cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The exchange activities will introduce the participants to a comprehensive survey of civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. Activities will focus on building their knowledge and skill levels in these areas. The students and educators will participate in workshops, community service activities, meetings with community leaders, and discussion groups and will have opportunities for substantive interaction with each other and their American peers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Samra Alibegic
Administrative Clerk Phone 0038733704000 Email:alibegics@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 317653 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> NOFO-Youth Leadership Program -Fy 2019.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424_2_1-V2.1.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> Project proposal-Youth Leadership Program-US-Fy-2018.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424 Instructions.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF-424A-Worksheet_instructions.pdf
Folder 317653 Other Supporting Documents-Application forms -> SF424B-V1.1.pdf
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